Riverside Apartments

625 W 1st St, Tempe, AZ 85281

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Riverside Apartments
Monthly Rent
$1,041 - $1,394
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2
Bathrooms
1 - 2
Sq. Ft.
400 - 850 sq ft

Rent Specials

We are offering $1000 off move in. Contact the office for details.

Pricing and Floor Plans

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Studio

$1,041 - $1,233
Studio, 1 Bath
400 Sq. Ft.
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6 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
250
$1,182
400
Now
317
$1,192
400
Now
127
$1,182
400
Now

1x1

$1,154 - $1,324
1 Bed, 1 Bath
650 Sq. Ft.
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4 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
355
$1,154
650
Now
160
$1,324
650
Sep. 29
158
$1,154
650
Oct. 24
336
$1,324
650
Oct. 30

2x2

$1,247 - $1,394
2 Beds, 2 Baths
850 Sq. Ft.
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4 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
241
$1,247
850
Oct. 29
248
$1,247
850
Oct. 30
145
$1,394
850
Dec. 11
135
$1,394
850
Dec. 15
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 3 - 15 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1985
  • 164 units3 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Surface Lot

  • Parking Deposit
    N/A

Covered

  • Parking Deposit
    N/A

Street

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Other

  • Parking Deposit
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Property Highlights

  • 2x2 Full Reno
  • 2x2 Shelter Renovated
  • Apartments Near Asu
  • BBQ Grills
  • Great Tempe Location
  • Newly Renovated Apartments
  • Parking Available
  • Pet Friendly; Dog Friendly
  • Stainless Style Applicances
  • Studio Shelter Renovated
  • Walk in Shower
  • Walking Distance To Asu Tempe Campus

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Freezer
  • Granite Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating

Community Features

  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Controlled Access
  • Courtyard
  • Dog Park
  • Fitness Center
  • Gated
  • Grill
  • Hot Tub
  • Individual Locking Bedrooms

Map of Riverside Apartments

Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable

Transit

Some public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Exceptionally bikeable

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Soundscore

Active

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Transit

Subway

2 min Drive

Valley Metro

Subway

2 min Drive

Valley Metro

Subway

2 min Drive

Valley Metro

Subway

2 min Drive

Valley Metro

Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International

9 min Drive

Phoenix Sky Harbor International

Airport

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

38 min Drive

Moving to Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Riverside Apartments proximity to University Park Shopping Center, Tempe/mill Avenue, and Palm Village. University Park Shopping Center is 0.7 miles away, and Tempe/mill Avenue is within a 14 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 50, Riverside Apartments has some public transit, including 6 transit stops within 28.6 miles. Transit options include Tempe Beach Park/Rio Salado and Third St/Ash.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Riverside Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Desert Arboretum Park, ASU Center for Meteorite Studies, and Phoenix Zoo.

Airports

Living in Downtown Tempe provides easy access to Phoenix Sky Harbor International, located just 9 minutes from Riverside Apartments. Another nearby airport is Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, located 24.7 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Holdeman Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Scales Technology Academy

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

Tempe Adventist Christian School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10

Tempe High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Banner Children's Academy

Grades K-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Arizona State University Drive: 4 min (1.4 mi)
Arizona State Univ., Tempe Drive: 4 min (1.4 mi)
Gateway Community College Drive: 9 min (4.4 mi)
Mesa C.C., Southern and Dobson Drive: 16 min (7.9 mi)

About Riverside Apartments

Riverside Luxury Living in Tempe, AZ offers the perfect blend of modern comfort, resort-style amenities, and an unbeatable downtown location. Nestled near Tempe Town Lake, Mill Avenue, and Arizona State University, it places you at the center of… dining, entertainment, outdoor recreation, and everyday convenience. Residents enjoy stylish apartment homes with contemporary finishes, thoughtfully designed layouts, and community amenities that support both relaxation and an active lifestyle. With easy access to major freeways and the best of Tempe just steps away, Riverside delivers a vibrant, connected, and elevated living experience for anyone who wants luxury without sacrificing location or lifestyle.

Riverside Apartments is an apartment community in Tempe, AZ

Contact

Property Address:
625 W 1st St,
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone Number: (602) 641-3820
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Riverside Apartments

Renter Reviews

For Riverside Apartments

3.0

23 Ratings & Reviews

  • 6/10/25

    Riverside Apartment Homes is a Possibility for you

    I sincerely appreciate the can-do attitude and willingness to help on short notice at Riverside Apartment Homes. I have lived at Riverside for 12 months and just extended my lease for 15 more months because my new apartment as a transfer was a smooth and a stressfree transition. I recommend Riverside Apartments to Veterans and Dependents going to college because the location is prime and rent costs are reasonable. In addition, the new leadership has really been great at this location, and I can… really tell the differences. Also, you do not really need a vehicle, and everything is centrally located with buses and trams. I look forward to living at this apartment complex for the next 15 months while I build credit to buy a house utilizing veterans' educational benefits with Arizona State University pursuing educational goals and objectives. Thank you, Riverside, for this opportunity to extend my lease and live at this location while pursuing a higher education, and again, thank you for a job well done at my new living quarters in the time being.

    Review from Apartments.com

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